A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4297881 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 4299857 epoch_slot_no: 1457 block_no: 4297704 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 11945 time: 2020-06-15 05:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56d5546e6ad40d047037f039de0fd5e77d6b461b0bd77847c8957eb2d0ddac2bBlock Operator
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